Sport Play until I'm 40? Federer eyes new era of supremacy

18:36 17 july 2017

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Federer, Djokovic, Nadal, Murray head to Week 2 at Wimbledon

<p>As usual, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are playing well at Wimbledon, leading the way into Week 2.</p>LONDON (AP) -- As usual, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are playing well at Wimbledon, leading the way into Week 2.

Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he's 40, spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.

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Federer eased past injury-hit Marin Cilic to become the oldest Wimbledon men's champion of the modern era on Sunday, breaking the tie for seven All England Club titles he had shared with Pete Sampras since his last triumph in 2012.

Querrey tops Murray at Wimbledon; Djokovic out; Federer wins

The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday. Has Your Home's Value Increased? See It's Current Worth Sponsored by Trulia The top-seeded Murray flicked a cross-court backhand passing shot so forcefully, placed it so perfectly, that Querrey barely got his racket on the ball, sending a volley well wide. With that, Murray was up by a set plus a break in the second.

Federer eyes new era of supremacy . AFP. London (AFP) -. Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he's 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.

Federer eyes new era of supremacy . AFP. London (AFP) -. Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he's 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.

It also gave him a 19th Grand Slam title in his 29th final at the majors.

With his 36th birthday just three weeks away Federer believes that he could still be playing the tournament when he's 40.

"You would think so, if health permitting and everything is okay," said Federer, who won his first Wimbledon title in 2003.

His confidence in his longevity is based on the radical transformation he's made to his playing schedule since his semi-final defeat to Milos Raonic at Wimbledon in 2016.

He immediately shut down his season, missing the Olympics and US Open, to rest a knee injury.

As a consequence, his world ranking slumped to 17 in January, his lowest since 2000.

But the gamble paid off as a rejuvenated Federer won a fifth Australian Open on his return before adding back-to-back Masters at Indian Wells and Miami.

Cilic into first Wimbledon final at 11th attempt

Croatia's Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final at the 11th attempt on Friday with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 win over America's Sam Querrey.The seventh-seeded Croatian, who was US Open champion in 2014, will face either seven-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer or Tomas Berdych in Sunday's final.

"After the ball we went to, I guess it was a bar, with 30 or 40 friends and had a great time. I got to bed about five and woke up not feeling too good." Garbine Muguruza will learn from past after Wimbledon success. Roger Federer up to No 3 in ATP rankings. Play until I ' m 40 - Roger Federer eyes new era

Roger Federer 's eighth Wimbledon title has pushed him up two spots and back to No 3 in the ATP rankings after he ended last season at No 16. + All CommentsYour Activity. Sort. UpVoted Newest Oldest Discussed Down Voted. Be the first one to review.

He skipped the clay court season in the knowledge that a fully-fit Nadal was always likely to dominate the French Open.

As always, it's a decision he'll make with those closest to him just as he did when he took his six-month break in 2016.

Federer into 11th Wimbledon final; faces Cilic for 8th title

<p>Roger Federer will get another chance at a record eighth Wimbledon men's title.</p>Now he stands one victory from an unprecedented eighth Wimbledon men's singles championship after qualifying for his 11th appearance in the final, breaking a record he already held.

Federer eyes new era of supremacy . 17 July 2017, 11:27. Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals on Monday that he could play until he's 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.

Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he’s 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal. Federer eased past injury-hit Marin Cilic to become the oldest Wimbledon men’s champion of the modern

"I did ask them the question sincerely, to everybody on my team, if they thought I could win majors again," Federer explained.

"Basically the answer was always the same from them: that they thought if you're 100% healthy and you're well-prepared, you're eager to play, then anything's possible.

"That's how it played out, so they were all right. I believed them. I had the same feeling. I think that's why the break last year was necessary to reassess and get back to 100% physically."

Federer is also within touching distance of returning to the world number one ranking by the end of the year.

Eleven of the last 14 Wimbledon champions have finished the season on top of the pile.

That list includes Nadal who, despite losing to Gilles Muller in a five-set last-16 epic at Wimbledon, remains one of the year's in-form players with 46 wins and just seven losses.

As well as winning the first three majors of 2017, Nadal and Federer have also captured four of the five Masters played so far.

Where Federer triumphed in California and Miami, Nadal swept to victories in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Highly-rated, but still unproven, Alexander Zverev prevented a Masters sweep by the two old-stagers by winning in Rome.

If Federer and Nadal remain fit, they will start as favourites for the US Open which gets underway in six weeks' time especially with question marks over the fitness of Andy Murray (hip) and Novak Djokovic (elbow).

US Open champion Koepka rested, but not rusty .
Brooks Koepka's biggest smile following an opening 65 at the 146th British Open had nothing to do with how he played, but rather, a Las Vegas trip to celebrate his U.S. Open victory.&nbsp;SOUTHPORT, England – Brooks Koepka's biggest smile following an opening 65 at the 146th British Open had nothing to do with how he played, but rather, a Las Vegas trip to celebrate his U.S. Open victory. "We had fun," Koepka said with a wide grin, befitting of one of those What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas commercials. When asked to elaborate, Koepka drew laughs in the media center with a coy, "It was fun," before adding as little detail as possible. "I had a few friends out. We had a good time.

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Federer eyes new era of supremacy . AFP. London (AFP) -. Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he's 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal.

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"After the ball we went to, I guess it was a bar, with 30 or 40 friends and had a great time. I got to bed about five and woke up not feeling too good." Garbine Muguruza will learn from past after Wimbledon success. Roger Federer up to No 3 in ATP rankings. Play until I ' m 40 - Roger Federer eyes new era

Play until I ' m 40 - Roger Federer eyes new era of supremacy - timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Roger Federer 's eighth Wimbledon title has pushed him up two spots and back to No 3 in the ATP rankings after he ended last season at No 16. + All CommentsYour Activity. Sort. UpVoted Newest Oldest Discussed Down Voted. Be the first one to review.

Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer warned rivals Monday that he could play until he’s 40 , spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal. Federer eased past injury-hit Marin Cilic to become the oldest Wimbledon men’s champion of the modern

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